FirstBank Ghana appoints Titilayo Omotola Balogun as Executive Director/Chief FFinancial Officer
FirstBank Ghana has announced the appointment of Titilayo Omotola Balogun as its Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer (ED/CFO), reinforcing the Bank’s leadership team with a seasoned finance executive whose expertise spans over 25 years in commercial banking. She replaces Semiu Lamidi who has taken on a new role within the FirstBank Group.
Titilayo joins FirstBank Ghana from FirstBank of Nigeria Limited and her professional experience encompasses financial and regulatory reporting, credit risk management, effectiveness of internal controls, sourcing and procurement, banking operations and stakeholder engagement at the highest levels. Titilayo has a proven track record of aligning financial management and procurement strategies with corporate objectives, delivering robust governance, transparency, accountability and building high-performing & diverse teams. She is recognized for delivering significant cost optimization and value generation initiatives while driving effective risk management and digital transformation.
Commenting on the appointment, Victor Yaw Asante, Managing Director and Chief Executive of FirstBank Ghana, said, “we are delighted to welcome Titilayo to the FirstBank Ghana family. Her wealth of experience in finance, operations, and risk management aligns perfectly with our strategic vision. I am confident that under her leadership, our finance function will continue to deliver excellence, drive growth, and strengthen our commitment to transparency and accountability. Titilayo’s appointment marks a significant step in ensuring that FirstBank Ghana remains at the forefront of innovation and financial leadership in the industry.”
Titilayo is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, United Kingdom. She has also completed executive programs including the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Lagos Business School, Nigeria and the Senior Management Development Program (SMDP) at FirstBank.
In her new role, Titilayo will oversee all financial operations, reporting, and strategic financial planning at FirstBank Ghana, playing a pivotal role in shaping the Bank’s future growth, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring that financial resources are effectively allocated to support key strategic initiatives.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Titilayo is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders and actively contributes to developing programs that cultivate talent and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She is married with three children.
This appointment also reflects FirstBank Ghana’s strong commitment to gender sensitivity and inclusion, particularly at the highest levels of leadership. The Bank continues to champion equal opportunity by intentionally empowering women to occupy senior and decision-making roles, recognizing that diverse leadership strengthens governance, innovation, and long-term performance.
